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Access Press History Note Columns

by Luther Granquist and Access Press Staff

Christmas at Crowley School: Cookies, carols and tradition
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press December 2020)

The Arc Minnesota marks 70 years of change and progress
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press November 2020)

Hadamar documentary is a haunting story of many lives lost needlessly
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press October 2020)

Social Security program marks 85 years of helping the nation
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press September 2020)

Blind Minnesotans have been well-served for a century
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press August 1, 2020)

Use of lethal force sparked calls for change years ago
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press July 1, 2020)

Lee Greenfield's record of service still shines today
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press June 1, 2020)

Schoenbohms committed to helping people with disabilities
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press May 1, 2020)

World War I era flu pandemic was worst in the 20th century
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press April 1, 2020)

A Chance to Grow began with a little girl and a dream
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press March 10, 2020)

Crip Camp shows a unique memory
by Jane McClure (First printed in Access Press February 10, 2020)

Many disability groups are marking major anniversaries
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press January 10, 2020)

ProAct's recent history is one of innovation, change
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press December 10, 2019)

ProAct celebrates 50 years of revolutionizing rehabilitation services
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press November 10, 2019)

Shriners have a long legacy of fellowship and service to children with disabilities
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press October 10, 2019)

Historic photos continue to provide a view of our past
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press September 9, 2019)

Candy Land
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press August 10, 2019)

Meaningful work was focus for New York City group
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press July 10, 2019)

Controversy over Minnesota's provider tax is nothing new
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press June 10, 2019)

Campers have had "confidence" in Brainerd area outpost
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press May 10, 2019)

Candles provided employment, homage to a legacy
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press April 10, 2019)

Pictures give a look back at our state's disability community past
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press March 10, 2019)

For Four Decades, Wilderness Inquiry Has Made Outdoors Accessible
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press February 9, 2019)

The History of Service Dogs and the Protections They Have
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press January 9, 2019)

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Anniversary is Celebrated
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press December 9, 2018)

A Century Ago, Braille Won Status as the Language Standard
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press November 9, 2018)

Smith-Sears Act Helped Open the Door to Work for Disabled Veterans
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press October 8, 2018)

"The Last Deaf Club" Provides Valuable Historical Perspective
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press September 8, 2018)

New Timeline Provides Details on Olmstead Plan Progress
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press August 8, 2018)

Looking at the Past and the Future Provides Important Perspectives
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press July 9, 2018)

Souls Were Not "Forgotten" Due to the Work of Many People
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press June 9, 2018)

Documentary Influenced Work on Behavior Modification
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press May 10, 2018)

"CHANGES" Gives a Look Back at Long-ago Behavior Modification
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press April 10, 2018)

MinnesotaCare Resulted from Work by Capitol's "Gang of Seven"
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press March 9, 2018)

Fergus Falls Buildings' Demolition Could Mark End of an Era
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press February 10, 2018)

Resolve to Learn More About the History of Disability
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press January 10, 2018)

History Notes from 2017

New Book Details Anniversary of Special Education's Start
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press December 10, 2017)

JFK’s Other Civil Rights Work: For People With Disabilities
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press November 10, 2017)

Inclusive Employment is Celebrated Every October
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press October 10, 2017)

Foundation for Special Education Was Laid in 1975
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press September 8, 2017)

Legislator, Publisher Had Much Involvement in Disability Issues
by Dawn Frederick (First printed in Access Press August 10, 2017)

Marches, Rallies Draw Attention to Disability Rights Cause
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press July 10, 2017)

Olin Has Spent Decades Documenting Civil Rights Movement
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press June 10, 2017)

Gillette Marks 120 Years’ Groundbreaking Service to Children
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press May 10, 2017)

Life In, After Institutionalization is Documentary Focus
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press April 10, 2017)

Protests, Podium Appearances Created Lasting ADA Images
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press March 10, 2017)

Many Women Played Key Roles in the Passage of the ADA
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press February 10, 2017)

Parallels in Time Offers Fascinating History of Disability
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press January 10, 2017)

History Notes from 2016

Lupus Foundation of Minnesota Marks 40 Years' Service
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press December 9, 2016)

Deaf Community Has a Home at Thompson Hall
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press November 10, 2016)

Interact Center Marks Two Decades of Service to Arts
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press October 10, 2016)

Partners in Policymaking Reached Out During 1990s
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press September 9, 2016)

Partners Program Helps Next-Generation Leaders
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press August 10, 2016)

Court Case, CAIR, Communication Led to Inclusion
by Access Press Staff(First printed in Access Press July 8, 2016)

Gov. Wendell Anderson a Leader in Council's Start
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press June 10, 2016)

Kennedy, Johnson Were Key Community Allies
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press May 10, 2016)

Submissions are Sought for the History Note
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press April 10, 2016)

Was it Heartless Humor or Clever Commentary?
by Luther Granquist (First printed in Access Press March 10, 2016)

For 45 years, Rise Has Elevated the Lives of Many
by Jane McClure (First printed in Access Press February 10, 2016)

ARRM Marked 45 Years' Service in 2015
by Jane McClure (First printed in Access Press January 10, 2016)

History Notes from 2015

25th anniversary: Reflecting on a Year of Celebration, Lessons of History
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press December 10, 2015)

Minnesota Pioneers Prep Adapted Sports Competition
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press November 10, 2015)

Inventors' Group Had Long History of Helping Others
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press October 10, 2015)

A Passion for Puppets Was a Part of Moses' Life
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press September 10, 2015)

Parent Movement Helped Set the Stage for Changes
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press August 10, 2015)

A Look Back, 25 Years Ago
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press July 10, 2015)

Final Push for the ADA Took Time, Political Process
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press June 10, 2015)

1990 Petition Regarded as Magna Carta for Disability Rights
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press May 8, 2015)

Civil Disobedience is Part of the ADA's History
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press April 10, 2015)

State Special Education Laws Evolved Over Time
by Luther Granquist (First printed in Access Press March 10, 2015)

Women Helped Meet Equipment, Health Care Needs
by Jane McClure (First printed in Access Press February 10, 2015)

Brush Up on Some Disability History During the New Year
by Access Press Staff (First printed in Access Press January 10, 2015)

History Notes from 2014

FDR's Lasting Legacy is One of Triumph Over Polio
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press November 10, 2014)

Blind Advocacy Group's History is One of Change
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press October 10, 2014)

Stories Bring the Message of Discrimination
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press September 10, 2014)

Exploitation Was an Unfortunate Fair Tradition
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press August 10, 2014)

Olmstead Anniversary is Reminder of Past Struggles, Gains
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press July 10, 2014)

State Ombudsman's Office Rooted in Court Case, Tragedy
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press June 10, 2014)

History Note – A Look Back Through the Pages of Access Press
(by Jane McClure)
(First printed in Access Press May 10, 2014)

Wolfensberger's Influence Cited in ADA History
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press April 10, 2014)

Winter Paralympics Games Began 38 Years Ago
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press March 10, 2014)

American Sign Language Has a Long and Proud Past
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press February 10, 2014)

Willowbrook case brought needed national reform
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press January 10, 2014)

History Notes from 2013

Protection and advocacy were a key civil rights step
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press December 10, 2013)

Collected corn tradition reaps benefits for campers
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press November 10, 2013)

Deaf Outfielder Deserves a Place in the Hall of Fame
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press October 10, 2013)

Minnesotan Was a Kingpin in Adaptive Bowling Circles
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press September 10, 2013)

All Children Have the Same Rights to Education
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press August 10, 2013)

Legal Aid Celebrates 100 Years of Community Service
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press July 10, 2013)

St. Paul Student's Website Brings Key Legal Case to Life
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press June 10, 2013)

Accessible to All, Community Sings Were Entertainment
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press May 10, 2013)

Benefit Kicks Off 50th Anniversary for Sister Kenny Show
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press April 10, 2013)

U.S. Dept of Labor Marks Centennial This Year
(by Access Press Staff)
(First printed in Access Press March 10, 2013)

ADA Legacy Project Seeks to Preserve, Display History
(by Jane McClure)
(First printed in Access Press February 10, 2013)

Women's Efforts Aided Veterans with Disabilities
(by Jane McClure)
(First printed in Access Press January 10, 2013)

History Notes from 2012

Northland 300 Marks 25 Years on North Shore's Snowy Trails
(by Lisa Hagens)
(First printed in Access Press December 10, 2012)

Pioneering Pastor Struggled to Find Transportation
(First printed in Access Press November 10, 2012)

Then As Now, Award Winner Spoke Out for Our Rights
(First printed in Access Press October 10, 2012)

Travel Arrangements Would Be Unacceptable Today
(First printed in Access Press September 10, 2012)

A Leader with Promise Had Life Cut Short by Illness
(First printed in Access Press August 10, 2012)

Forgotten Lives Can Now Be Found
(First printed in Access Press July 10, 2012)

Dr. Mattocks: An Early Advocate for Minnesota Children
(First printed in Access Press June 10, 2012)

In a Word: Ballot's Outcome Hinges on Language
(First printed in Access Press May 10, 2012)

Changes Removed Barrier to Community Integration
(First printed in Access Press April 10, 2012)

Lee Perish Pioneered Theater Access, Health Care
(by Jane McClure)
(First printed in Access Press March 10, 2012)

Christ Child School Provided Early Education Option
(by Jane McClure)
(First printed in Access Press February 10, 2012)

Richard Owen – He Went from Polio Patient to Pioneering Physician
(by Jane McClure)
(First printed in Access Press January 10, 2012)

History Notes from 2011

Babies Benefited Greatly from One Doctor's Research
(First printed in Access Press December 10, 2011)

The Little Girl and the Great Communicator, Years Later
(First printed in Access Press November 10, 2011)

Lives Worth Living Airs in October Show Explores
Disability Movement History
(First printed in Access Press September 10, 2011)

Minnesota: Budget Balancing or a Lack of Due Process?
- A Historical Perspective on Past State Impasses
(First printed in Access Press August 10, 2011)

Dr. Arthur Gillette: A Pioneer in Children's Care
(First printed in Access Press July 10, 2011)

Minnesotan Invented Life-saving Catheter
(First printed in Access Press June 10, 2011)

Acting Together is Necessary
(First printed in Access Press May 10, 2011)

Three Women Who Did Their Part for Children
(First printed in Access Press April 10, 2011)

Educable Children
(First printed in Access Press March 10, 2011)

Fears Linger Decades After Abuse in State Institutions
(First printed in Access Press February 10, 2011)

Kitchen Table Coalition Brought Mental Health Changes
(First printed in Access Press January 10, 2011)

History Notes from 2010

Southwest State Welcomed Students with a Broad Spectrum of Disabilities
(First printed in Access Press December 10, 2010)

Sound the Trumpets – Bringing Those Barriers Down
(First printed in Access Press November 10, 2010)

Families Created the Worthington Crippled Children's School
(First printed in Access Press October 10, 2010)

Lindsay School Offered Therapy Services, Education for Children
(First printed in Access Press September 10, 2010)

Fight for Human Rights Was Lengthy
(First printed in Access Press August 10, 2010)

Before the ADA, Activists Fought for Human Rights
(First printed in Access Press July 10, 2010)

Treatment of Men was Unspeakably Cruel, Painful
(First printed in Access Press June 10, 2010)

Conscientious Objectors, Media Exposés, and Institutional
Reform Brought Changes for Many
(First printed in Access Press May 10, 2010)

Bill Sackter's Story Highlights Need for Apologies
(First printed in Access Press April 10, 2010)

Utica Cribs Were and Early, Cruel Form of Confinement
(First printed in Access Press March 10, 2010)

Michael Dowling Was a Pioneer in Disability Rights in Minnesota
(First printed in Access Press February 10, 2010)

An Early Challenge: Locating Deaf and Blind Students
(First printed in Access Press January 10, 2010)

History Notes from 2009

Gerald Walsh Led The Arc in Major Change of Course
(First printed in Access Press December 10, 2009)

"Ugly Laws" Were a Very Ugly Way to Discriminate
(First printed in Access Press November 10, 2009)

Institutionalized Children Lived in Bleak Conditions
(First printed in Access Press October 10, 2009)

Teaching Contract in June 1881 Was Very Different
(First printed in Access Press September 10, 2009)

Restraints Were Just Plain Wrong Back Then, Too
(First printed in Access Press August 10, 2009)

Children's Needs Met by Opening of Faribault in 1879
(First printed in Access Press July 10, 2009)

Author Didn't Disguise Contempt for Her Subjects
(First printed in Access Press June 10, 2009)

Taking Babies from their Moms Seemed Best for Family
(First printed in Access Press May 10, 2009)

Let Them Write Their Friends!
(First printed in Access Press April 10, 2009)

Department for Incurables Questioned Years Later
(First printed in Access Press March 10, 2009)

1962 Recount Involved Two Candidates for Governor
Who Were Supporters of Children with Disabilities
(First printed in Access Press February 10, 2009)

Lobotomies Were 'Suitable' Treatment
(First printed in Access Press January 10, 2009)

History Notes from 2007 and 2008

Making Waves: Waving at Women Was Forbidden at State Facility
(First printed in Access Press December 10, 2008)

Innovative Positioning
(First printed in Access Press November 10, 2008)
Article: "Boy, therapist still inspire each other"

Fifty-Cent Piece
(First printed in Access Press October 10, 2008)

Institutions "Grew" Gentlemen Farmers
(First printed in Access Press September 10, 2008)

Report on "Mentally Defective" Children Reflects Past Attitude
(First printed in Access Press August 10, 2008)

William Henry Eustis
(First printed in Access Press July 10, 2008)

Sam Newlund's Storied Career
(First printed in Access Press June 10, 2008)

The Awful Price of Freedom
(First printed in Access Press May 10, 2008)

Rufus Alexander
(First printed in Access Press April 10, 2008)

The Welsch Case, 1972
(First printed in Access Press March 10, 2008)

Stamps Buy State Hospital Bus
(First printed in Access Press February 10, 2008)

Operation Citizenship
(First printed in Access Press January 10, 2008)

Jessie Haskins
(First printed in Access Press December 10, 2007)

"Unbelievable" Lack of Staff
(First printed in Access Press October 10, 2007)

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